walks derry

9 miles south west of Limavady on the B69 lies this delightful forest offering scenic picnic areas caravan\camping and parking facilities. The well worn pathways are evidence of the extensive usage and undoubted pleasure these walks through predominantly conifer woodland offer. Admission : Free Location : On B69 at Loughmore bridge, 4 miles from Claudy Open : All Year...

You can make a complete circuit along the top of the walls which was rebuilt in 1789. One of the cannon over Shipquay Gate was a gift from Elizabeth the first in 1590. Four others were given to the city in 1642 by the Mercers, Grocers, Vintners and Merchant Taylors of London. The walls are punctuated at intervals with bastions and picturesque stone watch towers and dozens of gunloops-small ones for muskets and large ones open at the top for cannon....

Running from Foyle Road Park this walkway leads to the Letterkenny Road and border with Donegal. This area is designated green belt and therefore will be protected from development other than existing plans to extend the rail track to run into county Donegal a few miles upsream along the river. Location : From Craigavon Bridge to Letterkenny Road Admission : Free Open all year...

Depending on the starting point of your walk you can enjoy a scenic and leisurely stroll leading you towards the city centre at the Guildhall or from the city centre along Foyle Embankment pathways. The views of the farbanks of the river include St Columb's Park and much of the old Waterside steeped in history. Location :Running from the Guildhall towards Culmore Road, Queens Quay...

This nature walk was originally the Ballyarnett Racecourse track renowned for its steeplechasing from as early as 1700 until 1926. Development along the fringe of the course restricted its use for horse racing and in recent years the majority of the old track has been developed as a nature trail for all to enjoy. The area now offers a variety of activities suitable for all ages set amidst some of Derry's finest scenic landscape. Location : From Ballyarnett Society at Earhart Cottage Open...

Experience the sights, sounds and flavours of one of Ireland's most exciting cities on a fun and informative guided tour of historic Derry....

Somerset Wood is situated on the A54 Kilrea Road and has a large car park with open grass areas and picnic tables. From here two waymarked paths lead through a wide variety of broadleaved and conifer trees. There paths can be used for jogging in conjunction with exercise apparatus situated in a fitness cluster next to the car park. Guidance on how to use this apparatus safely and effectively is given on an illustrated lectern beside the fitness cluster. Herons nest beside the woodland, and sq...